Shannon Moore
04-19-2013, 01:08 PM
Hello I am new here, I am trying to get some advice on the clearance I need with a Gas Fireplace.
We want to put a wood Mantel with 3-4 inch Veneer stone around the Firebox , The Mantel will have a 3 inch return on the inside and we intend to put that stone around the sides and top of the firebox. I am concerned as we have been told that we need a 10 inch clearance from the top of the Firebox, that will make us have to raise up Mantel way too far and will look out of place. I can live with 6-8 inches but 10 will have it way too high. If I put the stone (8-10inches) above the firebox, could I not drop the Mantel down a little?. How can I get around this , and protect everything?. The firebox measures 41wx33h. We have a 14inch hearth . Any help would be so appreciated.
We want to put a wood Mantel with 3-4 inch Veneer stone around the Firebox , The Mantel will have a 3 inch return on the inside and we intend to put that stone around the sides and top of the firebox. I am concerned as we have been told that we need a 10 inch clearance from the top of the Firebox, that will make us have to raise up Mantel way too far and will look out of place. I can live with 6-8 inches but 10 will have it way too high. If I put the stone (8-10inches) above the firebox, could I not drop the Mantel down a little?. How can I get around this , and protect everything?. The firebox measures 41wx33h. We have a 14inch hearth . Any help would be so appreciated.